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Aynsley
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Aynsley's
Portland Works in Sutherland Road, Longton.
Photograph taken by Mr.Elliott, February 1975. |
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Aynsley
have been manufacturing pottery in Longton,
Stoke-on-Trent since 1775. The business was
started by John Aynsley I who began by making
drinking mugs decorated with political and
sporting events of the time. Along with a number
of other potters, John Aynsley was part owner of
the Fenton Park Colliery Company which, along
with other mines in the Potteries, provided the
coal needed for kiln firing.
When John Aynsley I died in 1829 the business
was taken over by John Aynsley II who built the
Portland Works for bone china manufacture in
1861. The production of bone china led to the
company becoming known for breakfast, tea and
dessert wares. John Aynsley II was a
community-spirited man who was mayor of Longton
between 1886 and 1890, set up Queens Park (the
first public park in the area) and contributed
to a number of charities.
Aynsley continues production today with a
mixture of traditional and modern designs. The
'Orchard Gold' pattern, which was created in the
1920s, is still in production. Aynsley products
are now exported to more than 80 countries
worldwide.
Click here to see some Aynsley pieces
Want to know more about Aynsley? Use the link
below.
The Aynsley company website at www.aynsley.co.uk |
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